THE ASSOCIATION OF BOARDING SCHOOLS
The Association of Boarding Schools is a formal trade association representing boarding schools, primarily in North America. The organisation, better known by the acronym TABS, is comprised of the leading independent boarding schools in the United States and Canada and is increasingly international in outlook and membership. It is the premier association for schools that offer boarding, at all educational levels and works to support its members in administration and management of their schools, policy and practice development whilst simultaneously acting as a marketing and promotion service for the sector and a representative voice for its members.
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Boarding has long been a feature of the North American schools system, with many of America’s oldest and best known schools currently or historically offering boarding. Indeed, in the early days of North American colonisation, boarding was often the only viable option for pupils seeking a formal education, particularly for settlers in remote communities or those who sought a faith-based education in line with their own beliefs.
Whilst many of these schools have since moved to day admissions only or a combination of day and boarding options, boarding in the United States is still a relatively popular option, particularly at high school level and especially for those who are seeking to take advantage of a rigorous college-preparatory program in order to secure admissions to the elite American colleges and universities.
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) was established in 1998 bringing together some 200-300 boarding schools from across North America and around the world. Its membership includes a number of specialist schools and junior boarding schools, many of which are internationally regarded. The organisation works closely with other lobby groups and trade bodies representing independent schools, such as the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), and international counterparts including the Boarding Schools Association (BSA) and the Australian Boarding Schools Association (ABSA).
Member schools are typically also members of national accrediting bodies such as NAIS or the Canadian Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) and, in addition, many are also members of niche boarding school associations such as the Junior Boarding Schools Association (JBSA), Catholic Boarding Schools Association (CBSA) or the Small Boarding Schools Association (SBSA).
Membership of TABS may vary but has recently included the schools listed below. Please check with TABS or whichever school you are interested in for the latest membership details.
MEMBERS AND ASSOCIATES
SELECT THE FIRST LETTER OF THE SCHOOL NAME BELOW OR CHOOSE LIST VIEW FOR A SIMPLE LIST OF ALL LISTED SCHOOLS. ALTERNATIVELY, YOU CAN SELECT SCHOOLS USING THE MAP BELOW.
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BALMORAL HALL SCHOOL
BH
630 WESTMINSTER AVENUE, WINNIPEG, MANITOBA R3C 3S1, CANADA
PRE-SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
ALL-THROUGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
GIRLS SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1901
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING & DAY
GIRLS
AGES 2 – 18 (GRADES PK – 12)
UNITED CHURCH
BARD ACADEMY AT SIMON’S ROCK
BARD ACADEMY
84 ALFORD ROAD, GREAT BARRINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01230, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
GIFTED LEARNER SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1964
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING & DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 14 – 16 (GRADES 9 – 10)
BARD COLLEGE AT SIMON’S ROCK
BAYLOR SCHOOL
BAYLOR
171 BAYLOR SCHOOL ROAD, CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE 37405, UNITED STATES
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
SPORTS ACADEMY
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THE BEMENT SCHOOL
94 OLD MAIN STREET, DEERFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 01342, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
JUNIOR BOARDING SCHOOL
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BERKSHIRE SCHOOL
245 NORTH UNDERMOUNTAIN ROAD, SHEFFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 01257, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1907
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING & DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 14 – 18 (GRADES 9 – 12)
BESANT HILL SCHOOL OF HAPPY VALLEY
BESANT HILL SCHOOL / THE HAPPY VALLEY SCHOOL
8585 OJAI SANTA PAULA ROAD, OJAI, CALIFORNIA 93023, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1946
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING & DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 14 – 18 (GRADES 9 – PG)
PROGRESSIVE
THE BISHOP STRACHAN SCHOOL
BSS
298 LONSDALE ROAD, FOREST HILL, TORONTO, ONTARIO M4V 1X2, CANADA
PRE-SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
ALL-THROUGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
GIRLS SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
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BLAIR ACADEMY
2 PARK STREET, BLAIRSTOWN, NEW JERSEY 07825, , UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
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BLUE RIDGE SCHOOL
BRS
273 MAYO DRIVE, ST. GEORGE, VIRGINIA 22935, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
BOYS SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
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BOLLES
THE BOLLES SCHOOL
SAN JOSE BOULEVARD, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32217, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
ALL-THROUGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
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BRANDON HALL
BH / BHS
1701 BRANDON HALL DRIVE, SANDY SPRINGS, ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30350, UNITED STATES
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
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BRANKSOME HALL
10 ELM AVENUE, ROSEDALE, TORONTO, ONTARIO M4W 1N4, CANADA
ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
ALL-THROUGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
GIRLS SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
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BRENTWOOD COLLEGE SCHOOL
BRENTWOOD
2735 MOUNT BAKER ROAD, MILL BAY, BRITISH COLUMBIA V0R 2P1, CANADA
HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
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THE BROOK HILL SCHOOL
BROOK HILL
1051 NORTH HOUSTON STREET, BULLARD, TEXAS 75757, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
ALL-THROUGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1997
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING & DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 4 – 18 (GRADES PK – 12)
CHRISTIAN
BROOKS SCHOOL
1160 GREAT POND ROAD, NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS 01845, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1926
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING & DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 14 – 18 (GRADES 9 – 12)
EPISCOPAL
BUFFALO SEMINARY
SEM
205 BIDWELL PARKWAY, BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14222, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
GIRLS SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
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BUXTON SCHOOL
291 SOUTH STREET, WILLIAMSTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS 01267, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
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CONTACT
CONTACT DETAILS
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ASHEVILLE
NORTH CAROLINA 28801
UNITED STATES
